Chelsea news: Liam Rosenior on Champions Leauge prospects

Meanwhile, the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has questioned the vision of the club’s hierarchy and criticised the lack of response to previous fan unrest.

“This is not a reaction to a single result or a run of form,” the trust said.

“It reflects a deeper and more sustained concern about the direction of Chelsea Football Club, and the growing lack of confidence among supporters in the leadership, structure, and strategy that underpin it.”

The supporters’ trust also acknowledged a protest expected to be held before Saturday’s match by fellow fan group ‘NotAProjectCFC’.

“Not all supporters will choose to express their views in this way. However, the organisation and scale of such activity is a clear signal that frustration is deepening and becoming harder to ignore,” the trust added.

“Every supporter has their viewpoint,” Rosenior said when asked about the planned protest.

“Every supporter wants their club to do well and to win games. Our job, my job, is to produce those results in the long term.”